By February 2026, Chattogram Port will have fully shifted to digital operations, Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman declared on Saturday.
Speaking at the World Maritime Day celebration hosted by the Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers Association (BMMOA) at the Navy Convention Center, Moniruzzaman highlighted the importance of technological transformation in port activities. He said digitalisation is crucial for improving efficiency, ensuring transparency, and strengthening global competitiveness.
The event was presided over by BMMOA President Captain Anam Chowdhury, with Chattogram Divisional Commissioner Dr Md Ziauddin attending as the chief guest. Video messages from the Director General of the Department of Shipping and the Managing Director of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation were also presented.
As part of the programme, Bravery and Excellence Awards were handed out to recognise contributions to the maritime industry. Captain Amir Md Abu Sufian, Captain Md Zahirul Islam, and Captain Md Farhan Ullah Ansari received the Bravery Award, while Captain Mohiuddin Abdul Qadir and Naval Engineer Md Golam Sarwar were honoured with the Excellence Award.
Industry representatives including Bangladesh Shipbreakers and Recyclers Association President Amjad Hossain Chowdhury, Bangladesh Inland Container Depot Association Director Kamrul Islam Majumder, and former Port Serve International Ltd board member Khairul Alam Sujan were also present at the ceremony.
